SPENCER ISLAND WILDLIFE RESERVE: SNOHOMISH COUNTY

& LANGUS RIVERFRONT PARK

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Spencer Island - Summer 2016  
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Spencer Island - Summer 2014

Spencer Island - Spring 2013 Spencer Island - Summer 2013
Spencer Island - Summer 2012
 
Spencer Island Bird LIst Jan.-June to 2007

DIrections

Follow I-5 north to Marysville, take exit 199, into Marysville, head east ~ 3 blocks to State State Route 529 and head south. OR at Everett, go north on SR529 (Broadway) over the Snohomish River; turn right onto Smith Island Road. Follow signs to Langus Riverfront Park; continue past the park to a parking lot just past the left curve in the road. Follow the walking trail to Spencer Island that takes you past the sewage treatment ponds. The sewage ponds can be a great viewing area for ducks & gulls.

Description

This is a 413 acre park, was once a farm and is now undergoing wetlands restoration. The island is co-owned by Snohomish County and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. Snohomish County owns the south half of the island, while WDFW owns the north half. There is a 5 mile trail around the entire island, and a dike trail that bisects the wetlands. These Snohomish County Parks & Recreation web sites have additional information about Spencer Island:

Species Lists (Non-Avian) from 1998 to 2007  

FISH, AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES June 27, 98 July 17, 02 July 21, 07 July 22, 06 July 24, 99 July 28, 01 July 30, 05 July 31, 04 Aug. 2, 03
Cyprinidae (Minnow)
X
X
X
X
Salmonidae (Trout?)
X
Unknown Fish (Orange colored?)
X
Perciformes (Surf Perch?)
X
Acipenseridae (Sturgeon - brought in by a fisherman)
X
Ranidae (Bullfrog)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hylidae (Pacific Chorus Frog)
X
Colubridae (Garter snakes - not indentified)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
MAMMALS
June 27, 98 July 17, 02 July 21, 07 July 22, 06 July 24, 99 July 28, 01 July 30, 05 July 31, 04 Aug. 2, 03
Shrew-mole
X
Eastern Cottontail
X
X
X
X
X
American Beaver
dam, cut tree
Common Muskrat
X + skeleton
American Mink
X
Northern River Otter
X
Harbor Seal
X
X
X
Mule Deer
X
X
X + 2 fawns
X + fawn
X + fawn